9999 NEWAY AD-246-8.75 Recall

Campaign:

96E018000 on 07/10/1996

Component:

Suspension:front:springs:air suspension system

Manufactured:

06/30/1995 - 01/31/1996

Affected:

1,554

Defect:

The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled sae4140 steel rather than the specified annealed sae4140. these shafts can fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld.

Consequence:

Vehicles are subject to vehicle tilt and possible rollover in the event that both equalizing beams, on the same side of the vehicle, experience a simultaneous shaft failure. affected suspensions can also drop and contact the road surface generating sparks which could ignite flammable material.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect and replace all suspect suspension beams with suspension beams containing appropriate shafts.

Notes:

System: suspension; tandem. equipment description: tandem axle air suspension for class 8 heavy duty trucks. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin july 18, 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact neway at 1-800-237-8932. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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